I agree with you, Lilith, about the South. That's another reason I love it so much here.

Men still hold the door for us most of the time here, at least that's my experience. People still say "please" and "thank you" and "you're welcome", and everyone is friendly. Women are respected.

I think it's still slowly changing here, too, however People aren't teaching their kids the same manners that we were taught.

Teenage boys seem to be the worst about it, maybe it's because they're clumsy and still learning the ropes, but in all my teenage years I've only dated one boy who opened the car doors for me, opened other doors, insisted that I take his jacket etc etc. If I have a son I hope I can teach him better, and hats off to you parents who are teaching your children better. More people should.

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